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MEDICARE · OCT 15 – DEC 7

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

9 things to do before your plan auto-renews

01

MARK THE DATES

Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 to Dec 7, 2026. Changes start Jan 1, 2027. Put Dec 1 on your calendar as a reminder.

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02

READ YOUR ANOC

Your plan mailed an Annual Notice of Change by Sept 30. It lists next year's premium, copays and drug changes.

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03

DOING NOTHING = AUTO-RENEW

If you skip it, your plan renews with all its 2027 changes. Even happy members should take a quick look.

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04

KNOW THE PART B NUMBER

2026 Part B is $202.90/month. The 2027 projection is about $209.50, but it isn't official yet.

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05

CHECK EVERY DRUG

Drug lists change every January. Enter each medication and dose into Medicare Plan Finder to see real yearly costs.

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06

COMPARE TOTAL COST

A $0 premium plan can cost more overall. Sort plans by drug + premium cost, not by premium alone.

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07

CALL YOUR DOCTORS

Ask each office: "Are you in network with this plan for 2027?" Directories are not always up to date.

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08

GET FREE HELP

Your state SHIP counselors give unbiased help for free. They don't earn commissions.

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09

HANG UP ON SCAMS

Medicare won't cold-call you for your number. If unsure, call 1-800-MEDICARE yourself.

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